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‘Fire Ant Eye’ Meeting Scheduled
The Good Shepherd Foundation will host a free public meeting about the eye disease epidemic in pets on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pāhoa Community Center. The condition, considered a form of tropical keratopathy, has been linked to the Little Fire Ant, although that link is controversial with some vets disagreeing. There is no known treatment […]
Traffic Advisory for Kona Motorists, Sept. 28 & 29
The Department of Public Works Traffic Division will conduct streetlight work this week in Kona between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Hilo Robbery Suspect Arrested
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged 31-year-old Hilo resident Jason Keaulana Kala in connection with a robbery over the weekend in Hilo.
HPD WANTED: Paul K. Asuncion Jr.
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 42-year-old man wanted for abuse.
MISSING: 15-Year-Old Captain Cook Girl
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for 15-year-old Jade Yamashita, a Captain Cook resident who was reported missing.
Native American Tourism Act Becomes Law
The Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama this week.
Det. Derek Morimoto Named Officer of the Year
Detective Derek K. Morimoto was selected as the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s 2016 Hawaiʻi State Law Enforcement Officials Association “Officer of the Year.
Jeremy Kubojiri Honored as Officer of the Month
Officer Jeremy Kubojiri was honored for saving the life of a 71-year-old man who had fallen off a balcony…
House Passes Bill to Improve Veterans Crisis Line
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) spoke on the House floor today urging passage of H.R. 5392, the No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act.
HPD: ‘Active Shooter’ Presentation in Waimea
The presentation is designed to help individuals increase their survivability should they encounter an active shooter or other type of active violent incident.
Puna Woman Arrested on Vehicle Theft Charges
Hawaiʻi Island police charged Puna resident Mandy Alicubena, 35, last week with offenses stemming from two separate stolen vehicles.
HIDOE Students Outpace Nation in AP Exam Gains
For school year 2015-16, 616 students from 33 HIDOE schools earned AP Scholar Awards.
HPD WANTED: Leilani Torres
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating Hilo resident Leilani Torres, 26, who is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant.
Man Rescued After 25-Foot Fall
Hawai‘i County Fire Department rescue units responded to a report of a 21-year old male, who fell 25 feet during 135-foot rappel from the top of a Makahiloa Stream waterfall.
Hawai‘i Officials Applaud Federal Recognition of Native Hawaiian Status
The Department of the Interior released a final rule on the administrative procedure and criteria for reestablishing a government-to-government relationship with the Native Hawaiian community.
Overdue: Canada-Bound Sailboat Left Hilo Aug. 1
Paul Lim of Salt Spring Island, British Colombia, reportedly left Hilo bound for Victoria, Canada, aboard the 35-foot Sailing Vessel Watercolour.
Mango is a Local Favorite—and for Good Reason
Mango is so tasty, it is sometimes viewed as a guilty indulgence, but it actually has health benefits as well.
Sen. Schatz Comments on Zika Package Funding
Sen. Schatz has been a leading voice on the need to pass Zika funding.
Youth to Restore Voyaging Canoe at Palekai Park
Aloha Pueo will host the first in a series of “Sea to Sky” learning events Saturday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Palekai Park (Radio Bay) in Hilo.
